Teeth: The AMG Review

Fans of Michael Lehmann’s 1989 cult classic Heathers should do themselves a favor and seek out this slick little indie from first-time feature filmmaker Michael Lichtenstein, as this gruesomely charming tale of vagina dentata shares a similar satirical tone with that darkly comic tale of teen alienation. Of course, there are some fairly obvious key differences separating the two films, yet their approach to skewering teen trends and suburban morality bounds them as cinematic siblings who share an uncannily similar comic sensibility.

The X-Files: I Want to Believe

Hey there, First Showing has the latest trailer online ... After you're done looking at some from-the-set photos; read what we do know: (1) The story here is not structured to be a direct sequel to the now-ten-years-old original – it will be a standalone story, and we hear it could be an experiment to see if a one-off model could be used for additional "sequels"; (2) the ever-patient and always-mysterious Chris Carter created hype and deflected rumors for what seems like the better part of the current decade in order to bring all the essential X elements together, mainly the suddenly busy Scully and the I-hate-Vancouver Mulder; (3) the shooting script has been tinkered on for years under the watchful eyes of development executives at Fox; (4) we nominate X Files News as the most bookmarkable fansite for all the daily details tied to the production that will kick start all of your best conspiracy theories ...

Kicking It

In the summer of 2006, while the football world's attention was focused on Germany, thousands of players around the globe were training hard and competing to be part of the World Cup...The Homeless World Cup. It began in 2001 as a wild idea by a Scot and an Austrian—to give homeless people a chance to change their lives through an international street soccer competition. Five years later, the annual Homeless World Cup had become an internationally recognized sports competition. 500 homeless players from 48 nations would ultimately be selected to represent their country in Cape Town, South Africa—coming from such disparate parts of the world as war torn Afghanistan, the slums of Kenya, the drug rehab clinics of Dublin, Ireland, the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina, the overflowing public shelters of Madrid, Spain, and the unforgiving city of St. Petersburg, Russia, where the homeless have no rights or identity. Win or lose, for these players it would be the journey of a lifetime. The film follows seven players in their own tough worlds as they confront the daily challenges of life on the streets, battle drug and alcohol addiction, and fight for the right to be recognized as human beings. We witness their struggles, hopes, and determination. The teams are greeted by the South African President, as they make their spirited entrance in to two newly built street soccer "pitches", located at the precise spot where Nelson Mandela was released from prison—with the glorious Table Mountain as the backdrop. Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu joins the players, declaring homelessness the new "apartheid." For 7 days of fiercely competitive matches, the teams vie for the championship cups. Despite the fact that they may not have a home, the players wear the colors of their country with pride. From shattering misconceptions about the homeless to seeing people living at the edge of society discover that they also can be winners, the film shows in a real and powerful way that sports can and does change lives. As the Russian coach observes, "To me, football is the best model for real life. There is no last game in football and there is no last game in real life. You always have another chance to win."

The Fall

Los Angeles, circa 1920‘s, a little immigrant girl (Catinca Untaru) finds herself in a hospital recovering from a fall. She strikes up a friendship with a bedridden man (Lee Pace) who captivates her with a whimsical story that removes her far from the hospital doldrums into the exotic landscapes of her imagination. Making sure he keeps the girl interested in the story he interweaves her family and people she likes from the hospital into his tale.

Space Chimps

Space Chimps is an intergalactic comedy that highlights the antics of astronaut chimps with the “wrong stuff.” Ham III (Samberg), the slacker grandson of the first chimp blasted into space before manned spaceflight, joins two other astronaut chimps for a dangerous mission through a black hole to an inhabited planet. When they’re stranded there, the chimps must help the inhabitants rid themselves of a tyrannical leader, and then figure out how to get back to Earth.

WANTED

Wanted tells the tale of one man's transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice. 25-year-old Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy) is an office dwelling drone. His boss is on his case hourly, his girlfriend ignores him routinely and his life plods along. His life would have surely continued this way if he never met a woman named Fox (Angelina Jolie)who recruits him into the Fraternity, a secret society that trains Wes to avenge his father's death by unlocking his dormant powers. As she teaches him how to develop lightning-quick reflexes and phenomenal agility, Wes discovers this team lives by an ancient, unbreakable code: carry out the death orders given by fate itself. Taught by many including the fraternity's enigmatic leader, Sloan - Wes grows to enjoy all the strength he ever wanted. But slowly, he begins to realize there is more to his dangerous associates than meets the eye. And as he wavers between newfound heroism and vengeance, Wes will come to learn what no one can ever teach him: he alone controls his destiny.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN

The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian" was the second book published of the seven books in the series. It takes place about 1,300 years after the events of "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe,". In London, only one year passes between the events of "The Lion" and "Prince Caspian,". The four intrepid children return to Narnia and meet an intriguing new character: Narnia's rightful heir to the throne, the young Prince Caspian, who has been forced into hiding as his uncle Miraz plots to kill him in order to place his own newborn son on the throne. With the help of a kindly dwarf, a courageous talking mouse named Reepicheep, a badger named Trufflehunter and a Black Dwarf, Nikabrik, the Kings and Queens of Narnia, led by the mighty knights Peter and Caspian, embark on a remarkable journey to find Aslan, rescue Narnia from Miraz's tyrannical hold, and restore magic and glory to the land.

THE RUINS

Based on the terrifying best-seller by Scott B. Smith, "The Ruins" follows a group of friends who become entangled in a brutal struggle for survival after visiting a remote archaeological dig in the Mexican jungle -where they discover something deadly living among the ruins. The acclaimed author adapts his own novel of tourism gone wrong with this horror film. The young and heady group of vacationers travel to a remote area in search of a missing man, but what they find there is far more disturbing and dangerous than they were prepared for - something beyond their deepest, darkest, fears. "The Ruins" stars Jonathan Tucker ("The Black Donnellys"), Jena Malone ("Pride and Prejudice"), Shawn Ashmore ("X-Men: The Last Stand"), Laura Ramsey ("She's the Man") and Joe Anderson ("Across the Universe").

THE EDGE OF LOVE

Desire and guilt are complicated by love and friendship in this real-life tale set in beautiful London and the majestic Welsh countryside. Two feisty, free-spirited women are connected by the brilliant, charismatic poet who loves them both. The passion and pathos of legendary poet Dylan Thomas (Matthew Rhys)is told through the lives of two extraordinary women. Vera Phillips (Keira Knightly) and Dylan were teenage loves; fast forward ten years and the two reconnect in London. She's working as a singer whilst he's churning out scripts for government propaganda films and living off the last in a long line of infatuated women. The two former lovers feel the thunderbolt once more, but Thomas is now married to the adventurous Caitlin (Sienna Miller). Despite their love-rival status, the women form a surprising friendship. Caitlin indulges in her own infidelities, and recognises a similar adventurous spirit in her husband. But she knows his connection with the now married Vera is something different, not to mention dangerous. Ultimately Vera must choose between the men in her life and the friend that she loves.

TEETH

High-school student Dawn (Jess Weixler) works hard at suppressing her budding sexuality by being the most active member of the local chastity group. Her task is made even more difficult by her stunning beauty and a string of male admirers as well as her bad-boy stepbrother's provocative behaviour at home. However, previously a stranger to her own body, innocent Dawn makes a shocking discovery about herself. She's not like other girls. At first terrified and upset, Dawn soon realises she has a formidable defence mechanism to ward against unwanted sexual advances, a terrible deterrent, - a set of teeth where you'd least expect. Meanwhile, Dawn's home life is a bigger mess than her romantic one. Her mother (Vivienne Benesch) is dying, her father (Lenny von Dohlen) is a wreck, and her step-brother, Brad (John Hensley), is a cross between a cretin and a monster.

THE INCREDIBLE HULK

"The Incredible Hulk" kicks off an all-new, explosive and action-packed epic of one of the most popular superheroes of all time. Living in the shadows ? cut off from a life he knew and the woman he loves, Betty Ross (Liv Tyler) ? Bruce Banner struggles to avoid the obsessive pursuit of his nemesis, General Thunderbolt Ross (William Hurt), and the military machinery that seeks to capture him and brutally exploit his power, whilst all the while trying to find a cure to rid himself of his rage-filled alter ego. As all three grapple with the secrets that led to The Hulk's creation, they are confronted with a monstrous new adversary known as The Abomination (Tim Roth), whose destructive strength exceeds even The Hulk's own. And on June 13, 2008, one scientist must make an agonizing final choice: accept a peaceful life as Bruce Banner or find heroism in the creature he holds inside ? The Incredible Hulk!

PRICELESS

Jean (Gad Elmaleh), a shy young bartender, is mistaken for a millionaire by a beautiful, scheming opportunist named Irene (Audrey Tautou). When Irene discovers his true identity, she abandons him, only to find that a love-struck Jean has no intention of letting her get away. Jean's comical attempts to gain her affections gradually evolve into setting himself up as a gigolo at a luxury hotel, until Irene finally starts to warm to her persistent, persuasive suitor. Against the wildly atmospheric backdrop of the south of France, Pierre Salvadori ("Apres vous") directs this sexy and thoroughly charming romantic comedy, which is a fresh re-imagining of the cinema classic, "Breakfast at Tiffany's.

MERE BAAP PEHLE AAP

Janaradhan Wishvanbhar Rane (Paresh Rawal) a widower has spent his life bringing up his two children Chirag (Manoj Joshi) and Gaurav (Akshaye Khanna). Janaradhan has done everything for their children to bring them up in the best possible manner, now they have grown up and have to take on the responsibility of their father. Gaurav being the younger son treats his father like his son. He shouts, threatens, and fights - even locks up his father occasionally so that his prankster best friend Madhav Mathur (Om Puri)who is a divorcee, desperate to get married, does not spoil him. Gaurav busy managing his business starts getting prank calls from a girl who turns out to be his old college friend Sheekha Kapoor (Genelia D'souza). Sheekha is staying with her guardian Anuradha (Shobana) who is also Janardhans first love. Gaurav and Sheekha notice changes in behavior of Janaradhan and Anuradha when they come face to face after many years. Gaurav and Sheekha embark upon a rib-tickling journey to arrange his father's love marriage and in the process find soul mates in each other. Of course, the path is not so smooth: there are obstacles. But then, Madhav's desperate desire for a bride comes handy. How this trio tries to arrange Janaradhan's and Anuradha's love marriage is a fun ride to watch.

IN SEARCH OF A MIDNIGHT KISS

"In Search of a Midnight Kiss" is a rollicking comic journey through love, sex, and modern romance in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. Wilson (Scoot McNairy), a twenty-nine-year old guy who has just had the worst year of his life, is new to Los Angeles, has no date, no concrete plans and every intention of locking the doors and forgetting the last year ever happened. That is until his best friend, Jacob (Brian McGuire), browbeats him into posting a personal ad on Craig's List. When Vivian (Sara Simmonds), a strong-willed woman hell bent on being with the right guy at the stroke of midnight responds, a chaotic, sometimes hilarious, sometimes touching journey through the black and white streets of L.A. begins. In the waning hours of the year, emotional vulnerability and bitterly honest humor seem to be waiting around every corner.

DASAVATHARAM

Dasavatharam is a Tamil feature film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, who with Dasavatharam, is teaming up with Kamal Haasan for the fourth time. Haasan acts in ten different roles, breaking the record for an actor's portrayal of the most different characters whilst Asin Thottumkal in a dual role and Mallika Sherawat also play lead roles in the film. The film, which has been under production since mid-2005, has Himesh Reshammiya as the music composer and Oscar Ravichandran as the main producer.

THE WAITING ROOM

Anna (Anne-Marie Duff)is bringing up her daughter single-handedly after separating from Toby (Adrian Bower), and rather unwisely has started a carnal liaison with George, unemployed house-husband to her best friend, Jem (Zoe Telford), a manic over-achiever. In another part of Balham, easygoing Stephen (Ralf Little) works as a male nurse at a retirement home, where he's particularly devoted to one dying patent, Helen (Phyllida Law). Stephen also looks after Roger (Frank Finlay), an absent-minded oldie who goes every afternoon to the train station, purportedly to meet a wife who never arrives. One day, in the station's waiting room, Stephen and Anna are accidentally brought together by Roger. Both listen patiently to the old man's ramblings -- but afterward, in a nicely underplayed sequence, realize they could have just met the partner of their dreams. Their fateful meeting acts as a catalyst for them to examine and challenge what's going on in their different relationships, and make hard but positive decisions for themselves. If they can change their lives maybe they can meet again.

SUPERHERO MOVIE

How many superheroes does it take to save the world? The creators of "The Naked Gun" and "Scary Movie" answer this question in hysterical 'David Zucker' fashion with the uproarious comedy "Superhero Movie". Meet Rick Riker. He's young, he's cool and he's got superpowers. Now, if he only knew how to use them... but the world is in danger and no one is safe when Zucker and the gang - headed by the hilarious cast of Drake Bell, Leslie Nielsen, Tracy Morgan, Pamela Anderson, Regina Hall and many others - take aim at some of the biggest blockbusters of our time including "Spider-Man" "Batman" "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" to name a few. Very soon learning to fly, spinning a web and busting a gut has will have never been so much fun.

SARKAR RAJ

Intrigue and drama prevail in this tale of political power. Unaffected by the media hype and the grand-larger than life celebrations of the 60th birthday of Sarkar, a low profile but highly powerful Shankar, now a master high profile backroom politics, sends warning signals to the central government not to take Maharashtra lightly. Though the Nagre's are yet again running a puppet government - the deputy CM, Karunesh Kanga is on a constant collision with Sunil Shinde, the CM, two constituents of a precarious coalition. It is in this backdrop, Anita Rajan, the CEO of Sheppard power plant project, along with the CM and a power broker Hassan Qazi bring a proposal to set up a power plant in the Thakerwaadii village in the rural Maharashtra. A Sarkar lashes out at the CM for even thinking about such anti-people development plans as the project shall make a big number of poor farmers homeless. Thakerwaadii also happens to be the "Karmabhoomi "of Sarkar's political Guru, Rao Saab

PROM NIGHT

Donna's senior prom is supposed to be the best night of her life. After surviving a horrible tragedy, she has finally moved on and is enjoying her last year of high school. Surrounded by her best friends, she should be safe from the horrors of her past. The night that every school girl dreams of quickly turns from magic to mayhem for Donna Keppel (Brittany Snow) when the obsessed psychopath who killed her entire family escapes from prison and comes to claim her. What should have been the night of a lifetime turns in to a deadly game of cat and mouse, as Donna and her friends are stalked by a deranged predator who will let nothing stand between him and his 'prom queen'. "Prom Night" is an enthralling thriller that combines a gorgeous young cast (including "Hair Spray's" Brittany Snow) with a glamorous setting, hip soundtrack and nail-biting suspense.

MONGOL

"Mongol" traces the formative years of legendary warrior Genghis Khan. Spanning his life from age 9 in 1172 through 1206, when the feuding nomadic clans united under his leadership, this Central Asia-set historical epic from Russian helmer Sergei Bodrov ("Nomad") boasts breathtaking landscapes, dazzling cinematography, bloody battles and unique traditions. Shot on locations in Kazakhstan and the Chinese province of Inner Mongolia, "Mongol" captures the nomadic lifestyle of the 12th century and the harsh climate and varying terrain of the Mongolian steppe, a place where a man's not a man without a horse. It also introduces a strong, resourceful female character: Borte, first wife and lifelong adviser to the man born as Temudgin. Opening in 1192, during one of many periods of captivity Temudgin suffered, the story flashes back 20 years to show him as a lad (Odnyam Odsuren) with his father Esugei (Ba Sen), a tribal leader. On the way to choose a bride from the fierce Merkit clan, the boy finds his heart captured by spirited Borte (Bayartsetseg Erdenabat), and he decides to choose her instead.

GONE, BABY, GONE

In "Gone Baby Gone" a four-year-old girl is missing in a tough Boston neighborhood, and private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro (Casey Affleck and Michelle Monaghan) are asked by family to assist in the case. Kenzie is a street-wise P.I. who utilizes his knowing locals from school to help in the investigation. But this is no easy case, and the there are drug thugs, money, and liars around who complicate their work. Ben Affleck's directorial debut, adapted from the Dennis Lehane novel, also stars Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman and Amy Ryan (in her first Oscar-nominated role for best supporting actress as the missing girl's mother). The police investigation is being led by Jack Doyle (Morgan Freeman) of the Crimes Against Children police task force, who unlike a standard movie cop, doesn't resent these outsiders but suggests they work with his men Remy Bressant (Ed Harris) and Nick Poole (John Ashton). The trail begins in the wreckage of a life being lived by the little girl's single mother, Helene (Amy Ryan). She is deep into drugs, which she takes whenever she can sober up enough, and there seems to be a connection between her supplier and a recent heist of a pile of drug money.

The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Gonzo" is the definitive film biography of a mythic American writer, particularly covering his most provocative and productive period from 1965 to 1975. His wicked words continue to resonate today, at a time when politicians have become manufactured celebrities, shrouding themselves in Teflon, issuing banalities whose only value is that they rarely offend. Too often, contemporary journalists play the politicians' game, taking them seriously with a balance they don't deserve. Thompson never stood for that. He understood, better than any other, that when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

"Gonzo" is a three-dimensional portrait with a focus on Thompson's work, whose legendary status is due as much to his scintillating writing as his outrageous antics. A die-hard member of the NRA, Thompson was also a coke-snorting, whiskey-swilling, acid-eating fiend. While his pen dripped with venom for crooked politicians, he surprised nervous visitors with the courtly manners and soft-spoken delivery of a Southern gentleman. Careening out of control in his personal life, Thompson also maintained a steel-eyed conviction about righting wrongs. Today, in a time when "spin" has replaced the search for deeper meaning, Thompson remains an iconic crusader for truth, justice and a fiercely idealistic American way.